As a co-parent, if you want to relocate after your divorce, you may have to ask for a modification of your child custody arrangement. After all, the court will consider your current living situation when determining how custody should be divided. If you and your...
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4 tips to ease co-parenting with a difficult ex
Divorcing parents are meant to keep what would be best for their child at the forefront of their minds when making decisions. Yet it’s clear that some find this difficult. The following tips may help if your ex is one of those people who cannot manage to put your...
Custody-sharing tips for divorced parents over Thanksgiving
The holidays can be challenging for divorced parents, especially when navigating time-sharing arrangements over Thanksgiving. The key to minimizing conflict is to plan early and communicate openly. Here are more tips on time-sharing this Thanksgiving. Communicate...
Co-parents, it’s time to kick off the school year on the right foot
As the school year begins, it’s time for co-parents to set a positive tone for the entire academic year. For children, the start of school is a time of excitement and change, but it can also inspire stress, especially if they are transitioning between two households....
What parenting plan options do parents have?
Many parents going through divorce have to consider how their children are raised in two households. Each parent’s rights can be outlined in a child custody arrangement. Child custody is divided into physical and legal custody. Physical custody determines where a...
How to keep virtual visitation engaging for younger children
Life can get very complicated for divorced parents – especially when one of them has to relocate or be away from their young children on a regular basis due to work or other obligations. It’s not unusual, these days, for virtual visitation to be part of a modern...
When is supervised visitation needed?
In New Jersey, non-custodial parents typically have visitation rights. Visitation helps the child to build and maintain a healthy bond with their parent. Both parents playing an active role in the upbringing of the child is generally deemed to be in the child’s best...
Social media can be a problem during custody cases
Nowadays, more people have a social media account than do not. For many, it’s a routine part of daily life. It can be used to send private messages, follow the news, share thoughts and feelings and much more. While most social media platforms allow users to set high...
How can consistency benefit your child after your divorce?
Few things are more challenging for a child than having their parents divorce. While most children learn to deal with the new situation, it can be a tough few months or even years while they work towards that. One thing that parents can do to help them adjust is to be...
Factors to consider before choosing “nesting” as a co-parenting option
Co-parenting is a parenting arrangement wherein both parents actively participate in raising their children after separation or divorce. It involves shared responsibilities, decision-making and communication to ensure the well-being and upbringing of the children. One...